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Software User Agreement
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Software User Agreement ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ ii
What is T&D Recorder for Windows®? ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 1
Getting Started: The Basic Operations
TR-71U/TR-72U Series ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 3
TR-5 Series ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 4
Installing the Software ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 5
Using the Software ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 7
When using TR-7xU ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 9
When using TR-51A / 52 / 51 ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 11
Serial Port Settings ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 12
Basic Functions
TR-71U/72U :
Display Names and Functions ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 15
Starting Recording ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 16
Downloading Recording Data ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 18
Other Functions ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 20
・[File] Menu
‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 20
・[View]Menu ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 21
・[Communication] Menu ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 22
・[Settings] Menu
‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 23
TR-51A/52:
Recording Start ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 29
Downloading Recorded Data ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 31
Temperature / Humidity Graph
Temperature / Humidity Graph ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 33
Graph Maintenance ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 37
Other Functions
Saving Recorded Data ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 44
Creating Text File ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 45
Opening Saved Files ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 46
Reinstalling the Softwere ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 47
Other
Troubleshooting ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 48
TR-7xU : Specifications ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 51
TR-5 : Specifications ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 52
Warranty (TR-50C) ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 55
What is T&D Recorder for Windows®?
◆ An Overview
T&D Recorder for Windows is a software program that enables you to
easily make recording settings for our data loggers, download recorded
data from the loggers, and then process that data into graphs, tables and
/or save that data to files or print.Upon opening T&D Recorder for
Windows, a launcher program will appear with several icons lined up. By
clicking on an icon, a settings/communication display for the selected
type of device or a graph display will appear.
In order to use the software, the following operational environment is
necessary
OS Microsoft Windows 98/Me
Microsoft WindowNT 4.0 (USB communication not possible）
Microsoft Windows 2000/Xp
PC/CPU IBM Compatible Pentium 90MHz or above
USB Communication/Serial Communication(RS-232C D-Sub pin）possible
Memory 16MB or above
Hard Disk 4 MB or more of available space (more space necessary for data）
Monitor VGA (SVGA(800×600)or above)/256 or more colors possible is necessary
◆ Basic Functions
● Recording Settings
Settings can be made for recording conditions such as channel name, recording
interval, and recording mode. By making a recording start (date and time) setting
in the main unit(s), the unit(s) will begin recording at that time on that date.
● Graph Display / Printing
・Simultaneous Display of 8 Ch. of Data
It is possible to display up to 8 channels of downloaded data in 1 graph.
・Zoom-in on Data by Mouse
By simple mouse operations, you can easily zoom in and out on data as well as change the display.
・View the High, Low, and Average Calculations for
any Specified Period
Make settings to specify the calculation range you desire and view the high, low and average value for that range in each channel displayed in the graph.
・Graph Printing
It is possible to print in full-color the graph as you see it on display.
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● Data List Display / Printing
You can view the data displayed in the graph window as a list and then choose to print.
・View in Easy to Distinguish Colors
In the data list, the highest value will appear in red, the lowest in blue, and the average in pink.
・Printing the Data List
It is possible to print the entire list as displayed or to select pages for printing.
● Creating Text File
It is possible to convert the data for a specified range (time period) to common
text file format (CSV type format), so that it can be exported to spreadsheet software such as Excel or Lotus.
● Possible to use with a mixture of device types (TR-7U and TR-5)
It is possible to process recorded data from a mixture of device types.
This manual has been written using ℃ as the standard unit of temperature. User's in the United States and elsewhere who would like to
change the unit to Fahrenheit, can easily do so by making changes in
the "Shift Unit" under "Editing the Graph".
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Getting Started: The Basic Operations
TR-71U/TR-72U Series
Connecting the Unit to your Computer
Connect the USB cable and set up so that the data logger and
your computer can commmuincate.
Installing the USB Device Driver
By installing the USB device driver, your computer will be able to recognize a TR-71U/
72U unit when it is connected. For more details about how to install the driver, see the
TR-71U/72U Hardware Manual.
Installing the USB Device Driver
After installing T&D Recorder for Windows® , the「TR-71U/TR-72U Quick Start Program」will automatically open each time you start up Windows.
Making Recording Start Settings
Before making Recording Start settings, make sure that your computer's date
and time are correct. If your computer's date and time are incorrect it will
have adverse effects on the starting time for recording.
Downloading Recorded Data
By making settings in [Detailed Settings] before downloading, you can specify
whether or not you wish to display a graph upon downloading, as well as,
specify file names for saving files.
NOTE:
Before making Recording Start settings, make sure that your computer's date and
time are correct. If your computer's date and time are incorrect it will have adverse
effects on the starting time for recording.
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TR-5 Series
Installing the accompanying software
After installing T&D Recorder for Windows, each time Windows is opened the [TR71U/TR-72U Quick Start Program] will automatically be activated. If you do not wish
to use TR-71U/TR-72U either close or delete the Quick Start program. (see page 6
for details).
Connect the main unit to the computer
Place the data logger in a position to enable communication with your computer.
Serial Port Settings
Making Recording Start Settings
Before making Recording Start settings, make sure that your computer's date and
time settings are correct. If the date and time settings are incorrect, it will have an
effect on the recording start time.
Download Recorded Data
By making detailed settings before downloading data, it is possible upon the downloading of data to automatically open the Graph / Event Viewer and / or assign file
names for saving.
NOTE:
Before downloading data, make sure that your computer's date and time settings
are correct. If the date and time settings are incorrect, it will have an effect on the
downloading dateand time.
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Installing the Software
◆ Is Window®s operating properly?
If Windows is not operating properly, T&D Recorder for Windows may not be installed
correctly or it may not operate properly.
◆ Please quit all other applications.
If other programs are open, please close and quit all of them, making sure to quit
all Quick Start programs such as a virus checker.
１ Open Windows.
２ Place the accompanying CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. In a
few seconds, the ｢Install Program｣ window will appear.
● If that window does not automatically open, please open it by double clicking the
CD-ROM icon in ｢My Computer｣ on your desktop.
[Install T&D Recorder
for Windows
(TR-5,7xU)]
[Execute]
button
３ Select [Install T&D Recorder for Windows] and click the [Execute]
button to start the installation.
４ To continue installation, follow the directions as they appear.
After installation has been completed the program「T&D Recorder
for 「Windows｣ should appear in the [Star t] Menu and the
[TR-71U/72U Quick Start ] will be registered in the [Start] Menu’
s [Start up] Program.
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◆ What is TR-71U/TR-72U Quick Start?
The ｢TR-71U/TR-72 Quick Start｣ is activated automatically each time you open
Windows. It searches for and detects any USB connected TR-71U/72U unit and
upon detection automatically opens the TR-71U/72U software program (Settings
Display).
● Disabling the auto activation of the TR-71U/TR-72U Quick Start
【From the Taskbar】
１ Click the Quick Start icon in the task tray and click on [Quick Start
Settings].
２ Place a check next to [Do not use Quick Start for TR-71U/TR72U] and click the [OK] button.
Check
[OK]
button
【From the Software】
１ Click the TR-71U/72U icon in the Main Window. Then, in the
Settings Display, under the [Settings] Menu select [Software
Settings].
２ Remove the check from [Upon connecting a Thermo Recorder,
open the software program], and click the [OK] button.
Remove　this check
[OK]
button
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Using the Software
◆ How to Open
To open, in the Windows Start Menu, under Programs, click [T&D Recorder for
Windows®].
◆ Main Window
Upon opening [T&D Recorder for Windows], a launcher program will appear with
several icons lined up, By clicking on an icon, a graph display or a settings/
communication display for the selected type of device will appear.
Menu Bar
Icons
〔Menu Bar〕
The menus along the bar contain various helpful commands. From each menu,
you can select commands to view or make settings for each of the device types.
[Setting] Menu:Date Display Format Settings
The date format chosen will be applicable for all sections of the software including
graphs and setting displays.
１ In the [View] Menu, select "Date Display Format Settings".
２ Check either "Month/Date/Year" or "Date/Month/Year".
[OK]
button
３ By clicking the [OK]button, the setting will be completed.
〔Icons〕
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By clicking an TR-71U/72U icon, you can open the Settings and Communication
Display. You can also open the Settings and Communication Display from the
[Start] Menu in the Menu Bar.
◆ For more detailed assistance on using the software,
see the Help menu contained in the software.
● By clicking on [Help] in the Menu Bar and then [Search by Topic] you will find
three tabs (Contents, Index, and Search) to click on to help you search for the
topic you are unsure about or have questions about.
Contents
Index
Search
〔Contents〕
By clicking on the classified topic
that topic.
mark you will find explanations concerning
〔Index〕
Select a keyword from the keyword list and by clicking the [Display] button, the
explanation for that topic will appear.
〔Search〕
Enter the keyword you wish to search for and click [Start Search]. All topics
containing that keyword will be displayed. Select a topic and click the [Display]
button to display the explanation for that topic.
● By clicking on the [Help] button in any dialog box, the explanation for that
dialog box will appear.
● By clicking the
Toolbar in the Graph Display, you can then view
explanations for menus, icons, and objects in the Main Window by clicking the
question mark arrow on those items.
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When using TR-7xU
◆ Connecting the Data Logger to your Computer
Connect the TR-71U / 72U unit to your computer with the USB Communication
Cable (US-15)
USB Port Mark
The USB cable is a USB A plug ⇔ USB mini-B plug type.
Please connect to a place with this kind of mark.
USB mini-B plug
To the data logger
USB A plug
To your computer
※ It is necessary to install a USB device driver. Please see the Hardware User's
Manual for details about installation.
● To ensure proper communication, make sure that the USB cable connection is
secure.
● This software is designed to operate TR-71U / TR-72U units with USB
connections and cannot operate the units via serial communication cables. If
you wish to use serial cables, please install [Thermo Recorder for WINDOWS
4.11 (E)] from the CD-ROM menu and treat the units as TR-71S / 72S units.
● For more details about the use of [Thermo Recorder for WINDOWS 4.11 (E)]
please refer to the PDF file contained in the CD-ROM.
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◆ Connecting the USB cable to the TR-71U/72U unit.
Connect the USB cable that is connected to your computer to the TR-71U/72U
unit.
USB cable already connected to computer.
● To communicate with a TR-71U/72U unit via serial communication cable,
please use our optional serial communication cable TR-07C.
● If you are using TR-50C connect using the serial cable (RS-232C).
● If the place of connection is incorrect, communication will not occur.
● To ensure proper communication, make sure that the communication cable
connection is secure.
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When using TR-51A / 52 / 51
◆ Connecting the Data Logger to your Computer
Use the TR-50C communication port to transfer data via optical communication.
１ Connect the serial cable that is connected to your computer to the
TR-50C port.
２ You can transfer data by placing the data logger face down on the
TR-50C communication port.
３ Connect the serial cable that is connected to your computer to the
TR-50C port.
４ Place face down on the TR-50C.
Standard Communication
Cable (to your computer)
● RTR-51/52/53・RVR-52 も TR-50C を用いて通信できます。
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Serial Port Settings
When wishing to carry out communication using a serial communication cable, please
make serial port settings. Set which serial port you would like to use to communicate
with the data logger. There are two methods to make the settings: [Auto-Detect] and
[Select Serial Port].
Connect the serial cable to port you wish to use and then connect it to the logger.
If you wish to use the same COM Port for several types of devices.
Place a check next to <Set as Common Port for all Devices> and click [OK] and port
settings can be done for all devices in one step.
Examples of Serial Port Marks
The communication cable jack is a D-Sub 9 pin male type.
Please connect to a place with this kind of mark.
● If the place of connection is incorrect, communication will not occur.
● To ensure proper communication, make sure that the communication cable
connection is secure
Open the Graph display by clicking the icon [Temp/Humid Graph] in the Main Window.
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◆ Using Auto Detect
【Serial Port Setting Window】
[Serial Port Settings]
Tab
Search Results
[Auto Detect]
button
[OK]button
[Close] button
Making settings for more than
one type of unit at the same time.
【Main Window】
Click
１ From the Main Window, open the Settings and Communication
window for the connected data logger, and click on the [Serial Port
Settings] Tab.
２ Click the [Auto Detect] button and searching will begin.
３ After the search has finished, a Search Results message will
appear.
By clicking the [OK] button the setting will be finalized as the port
to which the data logger is connected.
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◆ Select Serial Port
[Serial Port Settings]
Tab
[O K]
button
[Close]
button
Making settings for more than
one type of unit at the same time.
Com Ports for which
communication is possible
１ Open the Settings and Communication window for the data logger
you are using, and click on the [Serial Port Settings] Tab.
２ Check the COM Port you wish to use for T&D Recorder for
Windows in the [Possible COM Ports] list.
３ By clicking the [OK] button the setting will be finalized.
If Auto detection does not work properly,
please see [Troubleshooting] for advice.
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TR-71U/72U : Display Names and Functions
◆ The Main Window
Menu Bar
Toolbar
Device List
Settings
Area
Device Properties
〔Menu Bar〕
The menus along the bar contain various helpful commands. From each menu,
you can select commands to view or make settings for each of the device types.
〔Toolbar〕
The commands that are used most frequently have been arranged as buttons.
〔Device List〕
TR-71U/72U units connected to the computer by USB cable will be displayed as
icons here. In order to make recording settings or download recorded data, it is
necessary to first select a device from the device list. The type of icon used in
the display can be changed in the [View] Menu.
〔Device Properties〕
Information about the device selected in the device list will be displayed here. If
more than one data logger has been selected no information will be displayed.
〔Settings Area〕
By clicking on the [Download Recorded Data] tab or the [Start Recording] tab,
you can open the settings display for that function.
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TR-71U/72U : Starting Recording
◆ Connect a TR-71U/72U unit to your computer
so that communication can occur.
※ Please see p 9 -13 for more information about how to connect.
The first time you connect it is necessary to install the USB device driver. For
information about how to install the device driver please see the Hardware User's
Manual.
◆ Setting the Recording Conditions.
１ In the Main Window, click on the [TR-71U/72U] icon.
２ Click on the icon of the data logger you wish to make settings for.
３ Click the [Start Recording] tab, and make the necessary settings.
[Start Recording] tab
Icon
[Start Recording]
button
[Stop Recording] button
[Receive Settings] button
● Recording Start Date / Time
<Selections:Programmed Start / Immediate Start>
Programmed Start: recording will start on the specified date and time.
Immediate Start: recording will start immediately upon completion of settings.
● Recording Interval
<Selections:1,2,5,10,15,20,30 seconds and
1,2,5,10,15,20,30, 60 minutes>
Click on ▼ and select the desired recording interval from the drop-down list.
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● Recording Mode <Selections:One-time /Endless>
One-time :
When the possible number of recorded data readings(8000 readings per
channel) is reached, recording stops.
Endless :
When the possible number of recorded data readings is reached, the oldest
data is overwritten and recording continues.
● Device Name /Channel Name
Make settings for each data logger concerning the device names and channel
names.
Device Name :Up to 16 characters
Channel Name :Up to 8 characters
４ After having completed the recording conditions settings, transmit
the settings to the data logger by clicking the [Start Recording]
button.
５ After the transmission has been completed, a message will
appear; click the [OK] button to activate the settings.
● [Stop Recording] button
Clicking this button will stop a recording session already in progress.
● [Receive Settings] button
Clicking this will allow you to view recording conditions settings and recording
status information from the data logger.
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TR-71U/72U : Downloading Recording Data
◆ Connect a TR-71U/72U unit to your computer
so that communication can occur.
※ Please see p 9-13 for more information about how to connect.
The first time you connect it is necessary to install the USB device driver. For
information about how to install the device driver please see the Hardware
User's Manual.
◆ Downloading Recorded Data.
１
In the Main Window, click on the [TR-71U/72U] icon.
２
Click on the icon of the data logger you wish to download
data from.
３
Click the [Download Recorded Data] tab
[Download Recorded Data] tab
Select a data
logger
[Download]
button
[Detailed Settings]
button
４ If you wish to automatically display the graph upon the completion
of downloading, click the [Detailed Settings] button to make such a
setting.
※ For more information about Detailed Settings see page 21.
５ Click the [Download] button to begin downloading data.
６ After downloading has been completed a graph will be displayed.
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● [Detailed Settings] button
Make settings about how to process downloaded recorded data.
「Graph Display Settings」
[OK]
button
「File Name Settings」
〔Graph Display Settings〕
By checking here, the graph for the downloaded data will automatically appear
after downloading is completed.
Up to 8 channels of data can be simultaneously displayed.
NOTE: If there are more than 8 channels of data, that data cannot be displayed
automatically and must be opened from the data file.
〔File Name Settings〕
You can choose to save downloaded data using a default file name or by
assigning a name each time.
１ Choose the type of processing you desire.
２ By clicking the [OK] button the setting will be completed.
※ You can specify the type of default file name under [File]– [File Names and Folders].
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TR-71U/72U : Other Functions
◆ [File] Menu : [Open Temp/Humidity Graph]
Opens the Temperature / Humidity Graph
◆ [File] Menu : [File Names and Folders]
Specify how you wish the files to be named upon downloading recorded data.
Also you can select in which folder to save data for each device.
【Default File Name Settings】
[OK]
button
Check one
１ Check which type of file name you wish to save data.
Example:
Device Name:Refrigerator / Serial No.:00001234/ Date and Time:2003/ 05/
12(yyyy,mm,dd)at 14:30:15/ with Data Format Extension:TRX
● Device Name+Date/Time : Refrigerator_20030512_143015.trx
● Serial Number+Date/Time : 00001234_20030512_143015.trx
● DeviceName+SerialNumber + Date / Time :
Refrigerator_00001234_20030512_143015.trx
● Date/Time+Device Name : 20030512_143015_Refrigerator. Trx
● Date/Time+Serial Number : 20030512_143015_00001234.trx
● Date/Time+Device Name+Serial Number :
20030512_143015_Refrigerator_00001234.trx
２ By clicking the [OK] button, the settings will be completed
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【Folder Settings】
Assign a saving location for the data file.
[OK]
button
Click here
[Select Folder]
button
Saving Location
１ The TR-71U/TR-72U connected by USB cable to your computer
will appear in the list.
２ Click the name of the device and then click the [Select
Folder]button.
３ The [Browse Folders] dialog box will appear where in you can
select the folder into which you wish to save the data, then click
[OK].
４ A [Data Folder] will then appear under Device Properties in the
Main Window.
The default setting will create and save data to a folder with the device’s serial
number in the folder where T&D Recorder for Windows was installed.
◆ [View] Menu : Large Icon/Small Icon
Changes the icon size in the Device List between large and small.
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《Large Icon》
《Small Icon》
◆ [Communication] Menu:Monitor Current Readings
You can monitor at set intervals the current readings of data logger or loggers
selected from the device list and have those readings displayed.
《Settings Display》
[Settings]button :
This opens a window where settings can be made for the display colors and the
monitoring interval for current readings.
[Close]button :
Quit the Monitoring of Current Readings
[Reset]button :
Click to reset the display for highest and lowest measurements; the new display
will show highest and lowest measurements from the time of resetting.
[Graph]button :
Click this to hide or view the graph.
[Clear]button :
Clicking this will clear the graph and a new graph will be drawn from that point.
◆ [Communication] Menu:Search for TR-71U/TR-72U
If a TR-71U or TR-72U is connected, but does not show up in the Device List,
click this to search for Thermo Recorders by scanning the USB ports.
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◆ [Settings] Menu : Device Name Settings
Settings can be made for Device Names and Channel Names.
Enter a name
[Send Settings]
button
１ Enter a name.
● Device Name: up to 16 characters
● Channel Name: up to 8 characters.
２ By clicking the [Send Settings] button, the changes will be
completed.
◆ [Settings] Menu : LCD Display Settings
Settings can be made for the Thermo Recorder’s LCD display, such as, changing the temperature unit and turning the display on or off.
【Temp Unit in Display】
Check one
of these
[Send Settings]
button
１ Check either Celsius(℃ ) or Fahrenheit(゜F).
２ By clicking the [Send Settings] button, the changes will be
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completed.
【LCD Display Pattern】
You can select the LCD display from 3 patterns: Alternate display between
Ch. 1 and Ch. 2, Display Ch. 1 only, or Display Ch. 2 only.
[Send Settings]
button
Check one
of these
１ Check one of the patterns.
２ By clicking the [Send Settings] button, the changes will be
completed.
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◆ [Settings] Menu : Adjustment
By setting adjustment values beforehand, you can record and display the postadjusted measurement values. You can choose from two adjustment methods:
1-point and 2-point. Adjustment will be carried out using an adjustment equation
of Y＝aX＋b; where X is the pre-adjusted measurement value and Y is the postadjusted value.
● Rough Guidelines for Adjustment
1 point Adjustment: Use when measuring in a range of ± 20℃ .
2 point Adjustment: Use when measuring in a wide range.
NOTE:
･ When adjusting at 2 points, make sure the difference in points is at least 10℃ .
･ When measuring in a wide range and adjusting at 2 points, make sure that the
adjustment values reflect the range you are measuring.
･ We cannot guarantee that after carrying out adjustment the measuring accuracy
will improve for all measuring ranges.
１ Check the channel you wish to adjust.
Check here
[Send Settings]
button
[Save File]button
Check one
of these
[Read File]button
Enter Values
Adjustment History
２ Check either [1 Point Adjustment] or [2 Point Adjustment].
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【1 Point Adjustment】
This adjustment method changes only the offset (b) where the slope (a) is
considered 1.
For example, TR-71U is measuring 10℃ , but the standard says the actual
measurement should be 10.2℃ . Enter 10 in the Before Adjustment box and
10.2 in the After Adjustment box. The conversion equation will be Y＝X＋0.2 and
for all measurements an adjustment to the offset of +0.2 will be made.
【2 Point Adjustment】
The adjustment equation will be calculated from two points: the slope(a)and the
offset(b).
For example, the TR-71U reads 0℃ when the standard thermometer reads 0.4℃ ,
and TR-71U reads 10℃ when the standard says the true measurement is 10.2℃ .
In this case the slope (a) is 10.2-0.4 /10-0 ＝ 0.98. The offset is 0.4, so the
conversion equation becomes Y＝0.98X＋0.4. The range of the slope is 0<a<＝2.
Entries are valid to one decimal point, but after calculation up to four digits are
valid for the slope and offset.
３ Enter the adjustment values.
４ By clicking the [Send Settings] button, the adjustment settings will
be completed.
● The data logger can store up to 4 adjustment values, the adjustment history
will display up to 4 channels at one time.
[Save File] button:
Assign a name to the adjustment setting values and save them to a file.
[Read File] button:
Read adjustment setting values from a saved file.
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◆ [Settings] Menu : Software Settings
General software settings for TR-71U/TR-72U can be made here.
【Upon connecting a Thermo Recorder, open the Software Program】
This setting opens the software program upon the connection of a TR-71U/
TR-72U unit via USB cable. If the setting is ON, the Quick Start Program will
periodically communicate with the device driver and upon the detection of a
USB connection will open the main software program.
１ Place a check next to [Upon connecting a Thermo Recorder, open
the Software Program].
Check here
２ Click [OK] to complete the setting.
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[OK]
button
【Temp. Unit to be displayed in Software Program】
Select whether to use Celsius or Fahrenheit as the displayed unit of temperature
when monitoring current readings and using the adjustment function.
１ Check either unit of temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit).
[OK]
button
Check here
２ Click [OK] to complete the setting.
３ After completing settings, please close the TR-71U/72U program
and reopen it to make settings effective.
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TR-51A/52：Recording Start
◆ Connect the TR-51A/52
to your computer to enable communication.
See p11 for details about how to connect.
◆ Set the Recording Conditions
１ In the Main Window, click the [TR-51A/52] icon.
２ Click the [Start Recording] Tab and make any necessary settings.
Start Recording tab
[Start Recording]
button
● Device Type < Select: TR-51 / 51A / TR-52>
Select depending on the device you wish to make settings for.
● Channel Name
Channel names can be entered with up to 8 letters.
● Recording Start Date / Time
<Select: Programmed Start / Immediate Start>
Programmed Start: Recording will begin on the day and time entered.
Immediate Start : Recording will begin as soon as settings are completed.
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●記録間隔 < 選択値：1.2.5.10.15.20.30 秒 1.2.5.10.15.20.30.60 分 >
By clicking ▼ you can select from the recording interval list.
※ TR-51/51A cannot be set using seconds.
● Recording Mode: <Select from: One-time / Endless>
One-time: When the number of readings has reached 16,000, the unit display
will read FULL and recording will automatically stop.
Endless: When the number of readings reaches 16,000, the next one will
overwrite the oldest or first reading.
※ TR-51 は、予約によるエンドレス記録の設定はできません。
● Temperature Unit <Select from: Celsius [℃ ] or Fahrenheit [。
Ｆ]>
。
Change the display of temperature on the data logger between [℃ ] and [ Ｆ ]
TR-51 cannot display readings in Fahrenheit. Readings can only be displayed
in Celsius.
３ After making all the desired settings, click the [Start Recording]
button to transmit them.
４ After transmission has been completed the communication result
will appear. By clicking [OK], the set-up process will be finished.
By clicking [OK], you can close the window.
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TR-51A/52：Downloading Recorded Data
◆ Connect the TR-51A/52
to your computer to enable communication.
See p11 for details about how to connect.
◆ Downloading Recorded Data
１ In the main window, click the [TR-51A/52] icon.
２ Click on the [Download Recorded Data] tab.
Download Recorded Data
[Download]
button
[Detailed
Settings]
button
３ If you wish to automatically view the graph after downloading, click
the [Detailed Settings]and make the appropriate detailed settings.
See p. ??? for more info about [Detailed Settings]
４ Click the [Download] button to start downloading.
５ After downloading has been completed, the graph will be
displayed.
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● [Detailed Settings] Button:
You can make settings for the processing of the downloaded recorded data.
１ Select the desired processing method.
２
Click [OK] button to complete the setting.
Check one
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Temperature / Humidity Graph
◆ How to Open
● Open the Graph display by clicking the icon [Temp/Humid Graph] in the Main
Window.
Click
● Open by selecting [Open Temp/Humidity Graph] in the [Graph] Menu of the
TR-71U/72U・TR-51A/52 Settings and Communication Window
● If you have checked [After downloading, automatically display graph] in the
detailed settings, the graph program will automatically open.
◆ Display Names and Functions
⑤
⑥
④
③
⑦
②
①
⑧
⑨
⑩
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① A and B Cursor Movement Buttons
By clicking the arrow buttons, you can simultaneously move the A/B cursors.
② A and B Cursor Buttons
Click and drag the A or B button to move the cursor to the left or right.
③ Toolbar
Buttons appear for frequently used commands.
④ Menu Bar
Click on the desired menu in the Menu Bar to set or display each function from
which you can choose from an array of commands.
⑤ Button for Moving Horizontal Axis
The time axis moves by clicking these arrow buttons.
⑥ Horizontal Gauge Bar
By dragging the gauge you can move left and right to the data you want to be
displayed.
⑦ Button for Moving Vertical Axis
The vertical axis moves up or down by clicking these arrow buttons.
⑧ Vertical Gauge Bar
By dragging the gauge you can move up and down to the data you want to be
displayed.
⑨ A and B Cursor Position Information
The approximate date and time for the A and B cursor positions and the time
difference between the A cursor and the B cursor is displayed.
⑩ Channel Info List Display
The detailed data info for each channel 1 to 8 is displayed below the Graph
Display.
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● Zoom in Using the Mouse
With the left button drag the mouse to outline the area you want to zoom in on.
● Menu Display Using the Mouse
By right clicking on the graph, the Menu will be displayed.
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◆ Data List Display : From the [View] Menu
This is a list of the data that was displayed in graph form.
● [Date/Time]Button:
By clicking this button, you can shift the display between the recorded date and
the amount of elapsed time since recording started.
①
Recorded Date
Display
[Date/Time]
button
②
① The highest value is in RED, lowest is in BLUE, and the average is in
PINK.
② Scroll Bar : By dragging it up and down you can move to the data you
want.
Elapsed Time
Display
● Menu Display Using the Mouse
By right clicking on the list, the Menu will be displayed.
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Graph Maintenance
◆ Changing the Method of Graph Display
● Changing graph display colors : From the [View] Menu
You can change the letters used in the data list display for each channel between
monochrome and channel color.
● Selected Channels ON / OFF : From the [View] Menu
１ By moving the mouse to [Selected Channels ON / OFF], the
channel numbers are displayed.
２ Click the channel number you wish to view or hide.
Check
《Enlarged》
※ The same operation can be done by clicking on the channel number icons in the Toolbar.
● Set High, Low, Average Calculation Range : From the [Tools] Menu
１ Set the calculation range in the [Set High, Low, Avg. Calculation
Range] box.
[OK]
button
Enter the numerical
values.
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[Entire Graph]
button
● By clicking the [Entire Graph] button, the dates and times for the entire graph will be
displayed.
● If in the graph display, you place the A cursor at the position for the beginning of the
calculation range and the B cursor at the end of the range, those dates and times will
appear as the new range in the [Set High, Low, Average Calculation Range] Display when
it is opened.
２ By clicking the [OK] button, the high, low, and average values for
each channel of data in the list will be changed. In the graph
display, the data for the calculation range that you have set will be
displayed.
● Edit Recording Conditions : From the [Tools] Menu
１ By clicking the [Ch.] button of the channel you wish to edit, the
[Name] and [Started Date / Time] in the "Edit Items" display will
show info for that channel number.
Channel Number
The selected
channel number
[OK]
button
[Restore]
button
Edit Items
● Name: Up to 32 letters can be entered.
● Starting Date/Time: The month, day, year, hour, minute and second can be changed.
２ By clicking the [OK] button after changing, the setting will be
completed.
● If you wish to continue to change other channels, repeat the process as in 1.
※ The [Restore] button is only effective while making changes. After clicking the [OK]
button the settings cannot be restored to the original settings.
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● Re-order Channel Data: From the [Tools] Menu
You can re-order the data during graph display.
There are two methods to use when re-ordering channels:[Re-order by Dragging a
Channel Number] and [Specify the Channel Numbers to be Moved].
【Re-order by Dragging a Channel Number】
Drag the channel number you wish to move to the newly desired channel number
position and drop it.
[OK]
button
Drag the channel number
yo u w i s h t o m ove t o t h e
desired position
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【Specify the Channel Numbers to be Moved】
１ Specify the channels to be moved From : (original position)
To: (desired position).
２ Click[Re-order]button to complete the re-ordering process.
※ The [Restore] button is only effective while making changes. After clicking the [OK]
button the settings cannot be restored to the original settings.
[OK]
button
[Re-order]
button
If you wish to move Ch.3 to Ch.7
simply set From → Ch.3, To → Ch.7
● Erase Selected Channel Data:From the [Tools] Menu
１ Put a check on the channel number you wish to erase.
２ By clicking on the [OK] button, the deletion will be completed.
Check
[OK]
button
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● Shift Unit (℃ /゜F) : From the [Tools] Menu
By clicking on [Shift Unit(℃ /゜F)], you can automatically change the temperature
unit scale in the graph display and in the channel info list.
● Change Graph Colors : From the [Tools] Menu
[OK]
button
[Default] button
[Line Width...]
button
《Color Sample》
１ Click the channel number of which you wish to change the color.
２ By clicking each button, color samples will be displayed. Choose
the color you want and click the [OK] button.
３ After confirming the color, by clicking the [OK] button the change
will be completed.
※ By clicking the [Return to Default] button, you will return to the color settings when the software
was opened.
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【Graph Line Width Settings】
Change the width of the data lines and the scale lines.
[OK]
button
[Default] button
《Enlagargement》
・Every time you click on ▲ , the numerical value gets larger.
・Every time you click on ▼ , the numerical value gets smaller.
※ By clicking the [Default] button, you will return to the color settings when the software was opened.
● Copy Display to Clipboard : From the [Tools] Menu
By clicking [Copy Display to Clipboard], you can copy the currently displayed
window to the clipboard and make use of the graph by pasting to other software.
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◆ Operating the Graph:[Graph] Menu
● Return to Original Size
Clicking here will return the graph to its original size.
● Zoom In / Zoom Out
Zooms in or out one step at a time
● Move Cursor Right / Left
Simultaneously move the AB Cursors to the right or left.
● Move Graph Right / Left
Move the Graph Display to the right or left.
● Move Graph Up / Down
Move the Graph Display up or down.
● Vertical Axis Settings (AUTO in Default Settings)
Set the vertical axis scale (temperature)
１ Check either [Auto] or [Manual].
AUTO: The vertical axis will automatically be changed according to
the values of the data.
MANUAL: You can set the upper and lower values of the vertical axis
scale.　[OK]
button
Enter the range of the
vertical axis scale.
２ Click [OK] to complete the settings.
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Saving Recorded Data
If you have clicked [Display the graph after downloading recorded data], and you
make any changes to the data after displaying, make sure to save those changes if
necessary.
◆ 3 Ways to Save Files
● In the [File] Menu, select [Overwrite All Data]
Will save any changes to file without changing File Name and Saving Location.
The same operation can be carried out from [Save] in the Toolbar.
● In the [File] Menu, select [Save All Data as...]
Save with a new File Name.
● In the [File] Menu, select [Save Displayed Data]
Save only that data in the current display. This is handy when you wish to save
only the desired data.
EX: [Save All Data as...]
１ Click [Save All Data as...] in the [File] Menu.
２ Specify the [Location] and enter a [File Name].
Specify Location
Enter a File Name
[Save]
button
３ Click [Save] to complete the saving process.
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Creating Text File
By saving the recorded data as text file, you can create a file type that can be read by
common spreadsheet software.
１
Click [Save in Text File] in the [File] Menu.
２
Select the [Text File Type] and [Range to be Saved], and click [OK].
● Comma, Tab, Space, and Semi-colon are codes used by common spreadsheet
software, such as Excel and Lotus, when reading Text File to divide cells.
Select the Text File
Type
Select the Range
to be Saved
[OK]
button
３ Designate the location to which the file should be saved and click
[Save] to create and save the data as a Text File document.
[Save]
button
● The extension for the created file will be [.txt].
NOTE : Text File cannot be read into T&D for Windows graphs.
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Opening Saved Files
To open a previously saved file, designate the file name to open it.
１ Click [Open] in the [File] Menu.
２ Select the name of the data you wish to open and click [Open] to
view the data in graph form.
Select a file
Selected File Name
[Open]
button
Selected File Info
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Reinstalling the Softwere
Before reinstalling or updating the software, make sure to carry out the uninstall program first. Before you begin the uninstall program, first make sure to quit all T&D
Recorder for Windows programs.
１ In the Windows Control Panel, click on [Add/Remove Programs].
２ From the list of currently installed programs, select [T&D Recorder
for Windows] and click the [Add / Remove] button.
３ The [Install Shield Wizard] will appear. Check [Remove], and click
[Next].
Check [Remove]
[Next]
button
４ Follow the directions to Uninstall.
５ To reinstall, follow the directions to [Install].
● Even after uninstalling, saved data files will still remain in the folders and locations
they were saved in.
Also, saved Remote Unit registration info may still remain. If you wish to delete all
of these data and registration files, make sure to delete all of the relevant folders
after uninstalling but before reinstalling.
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Troubleshooting
Ｑ : The computer won’t communicate via the Serial Port. What should
I do?
Ａ : Try two or three times to find the port connection by using the Autodetect function.
Ａ : Check to make sure that the power of the main unit is ON.
Ａ : Check to make sure that the connection is proper. Communication will
take place only through the serial port (RS-232C) and will not work
through the printer port or any other port.
Ａ : Check to make sure that you can control the Thermo Recorder via the
software.
Ａ : If you have access to another computer, try seeing if communication
works with the other computer.
Ａ : If you have a computer with energy saving function settings, make sure
that the serial port has not been turned off. Especially on NEC brand
PC98 notebook computers the default setting maybe such.
Ａ : Check to make sure that the serial port has not been rendered unusable
by the BIOS setting.
Ａ : Make sure that the serial port setting has not been made to render the
port unusable. With some computers, especially all-in-one computers
the serial port serves as the modem jack.
【How to check】
① View in the Device Manager Window.
For Windows XP or 2000
１ On the Desktop, right click on [My Computer] and click on
[Properties].
２ In the System Properties Window, click on the [Hardware] Tab,
then click on the [Device Manager] button to view the Device
Manager Window.
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For Windows XP or 98
１　Open the [Control Panel] and double click on [System] to display
the [System Properties].
２　Click the [Device Manager] Tab to view the Device Manager
Window.
② In the [Device Manager], click on [Port (COM&LPT)] and check to see if under that
appears [Com Port (COM1)] or [Com Port (COM2)].
If a port appears, it should be usable.
● If a mark「！」or「×」appears next to the port, this communication port is
unusable. If you cannot use a communication port please contact your computer
company.
● To find out more details about an unusable communication port:
Select the port with a「！」mark, and then click on [Properties] to view the details
about that port.
Ａ : If your computer has an internal modem, make sure that the communication
port is not being used by it. When the communication port is being used
as the modem port, that port cannot be used. Either quit using the
modem or use another port.
※ An example of the modem using a communication
port (COM 1).
Ａ : If your computer has no serial port, use a Serial-USB conversion cable
and carry out communication via USB connection. We recommend「I.O
DATA USB-RSAQ2」and「ELECOM UC-SGT」Serial-USB conversion
cables. If you are using an NEC Lavie J Notebook Computer(NEC
LJ-500), please use「I.O DATA USB-RSAQ2」
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Ａ : Sometimes communication will not work if a switch has been added to
the serial port (RS-232C) or an extension cable has been added to
the communication cable.
Ａ : Check to see if some other communication software is in use.
Ａ : If your desktop computer has two serial ports, try connecting the
communication cable to the other port and try communicating again.
Ｑ : I can't get the communication cable connected to the computer.
What should I do?
Ａ : Please connect the communication cable provided with the Thermo
Recorder into the serial port of your computer (D-SUB 9 pin male
connector). If for some reason you cannot connect directly, please use
an appropriate adapter (gender changer plug) as explained below.
・ If the connector on your computer is a D-SUB 9 pin male then there is no need for an
adapter.
・ If the connector on your computer is a D-SUB 25 pin female then use an adapter (D-SUB 25
pin male to a D-SUB 9 pin male).
・ If the connector on your computer is a Half pitch 14 pin female then use the adapter (Half
pitch 14 pin male to a D-SUB 9 pin male) or a combination (Half pitch 14 pin male to D-SUB
25 pin male) and (D-SUB 25 pin female to a D-SUB 9 pin male).
Ｑ : The date and the time of the recorded data are different from the
actual date and time. Why?
Ａ : The Thermo Recorder has no internal clock. When you set up a
programmed recording start or when you download data, the date and
time that are shown are taken form your computer’s clock. If your
computer’s clock is not correct, it will affect the recorded data.
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TR-7xU : Specifications
Compatible Devices
TR-71U・TR-72U
Communication
Functions
Recording Start (Immediate Start/Programmed Start)・Recording Stop・
Main Unit Settings (Recording Interval・Recording Method・Upper and
L o w e r L i m i t s・Pe r m i s s i o n t o S t a r t R e c o r d i n g b y W i r e l e s s
Communication)・
Downloading of Recorded Data
Temp/Humidity Graph
Graph
Temp/Humidity Graphs for Each Channel (Zoom out/in and scroll)・
Change Channel Colors・Turn ON and OFF Channel Display
Data Display
Channel Name・Recording Interval・Number of Readings・Highest,
Lowest and Average Reading・Unit of Measurement・AB Cursor Dates/
Times and Data Readings・Calculated Difference between Cursor A and B
Number of Channels
Others
8 Channel Simultaneous Display and Processing
Possible to process mixed data from TR-71U and TR-72U units.
(up to 4units.)
Data List Display・Calculation Range Settings・Data Maintenance・
Edit Recording Conditions・Delete Data by Channel・Re-order Data by
Channel
Others
Serial Port Auto Find Function
File Output
T&D Common Data File・Text File (CSV, etc)・
(Selected Range or File for Entire Period)
Printing
Graphs / Tables
Compatible
OS
PC/CPU
IBM Compatible with higher than Pentium 90MHz
Serial Port (RS232-C D-sub 9pin)
Memory
More than 16 MB
Hard Disk
Monitor
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Microsoft Windows® 98 / Me
Microsoft Windows® NT 4.0 (USB communication not possible）
Microsoft Windows® 2000 / Xp
More than 4MB of free space (Data will need more space)
VGA (640 × 480) more than 256 colors
TR-5 : Specifications
TR-51A・TR-52・TR-50C・TR-51・TR-71U・TR-72U
Compatible Devices
Communication Functions Recording Start (Immediate Start/Programmed Start)・Recording Stop
本体設定値読み込み (Channel Name・記録間隔・Recording mode 設定
可能 )
Downloading of Recorded Data
Temp/Humidity Graph
Graph Temp/Humidity Graphs for Each Channel (Zoom out/in and scroll)・
Change Channel Colors・Turn ON and OFF Channel Display
Data Display Channel Name・Recording Interval・Number of Readings・Highest, Lowest
and Average Reading・Unit of Measurement・AB Cursor Dates/Times and
Data Readings・Calculated Difference between Cursor A and B
Number of Channels 8 channels simultaneous display and processing
possible to process a mixture of up to 4 units of TR-7U, 8 units of TR-5
Others Data List Display・Calculation Range Settings・Data Maintenance・
Edit Recording Conditions・Delete Data by Channel・Re-order Data by
Channel
Others
Serial Port Auto Find Function
File Output
T&D Common Data File・Text File (CSV, etc)・
(Selected Range or File for Entire Period)
Printing
Graphs / Tables
Compatible
OS Microsoft Windows® 98 / Me
Microsoft Windows® NT 4.0 (USB communication not possible）
Microsoft Windows® 2000 / Xp
PC/CPU IBM Compatible with higher than Pentium 90MHz
Serial Port (RS232-C D-sub 9pin)
Memory More than 16 MB
Hard Disk More than 4MB of free space (Data will need more space)
Monitor VGA (640 × 480) more than 256 colors
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